Just Fontaine vs Thierry Henry
France against France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Just Fontaine
France · 1950s · ST
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in France
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 21 · 30 goals
- Clubs
- US Marocaine Casablanca, OGC Nice, Stade de Reims
The prolific goalscorer who set an astonishing record of 13 goals in a single World Cup tournament in 1958, a feat of striking prowess that remains unmatched. Career record: 21 caps and 30 goals for France; club career at US Marocaine Casablanca, OGC Nice, Stade de Reims.
Thierry Henry
France · 1997–2010 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in France
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 123 · 51 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003) · European Golden Shoe 2004 · Golden Boot 2002
With his back to goal at Highbury on 1 October 2000, Denis Irwin tight behind him, he flicked the ball up, spun and volleyed it over Fabien Barthez in one motion. France won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with him in the side, Barcelona the 2009 Champions League, and he took two league titles at Arsenal, including the unbeaten season of 2003/04, leaving as their record scorer on 228 goals. Career record: 123 caps and 51 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls; honours include European Golden Shoe 2004, Golden Boot 2002, 2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003).
The verdict
The almanac puts Thierry Henry ahead by 3 rating points, 94 against 91.
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